Rafe vs Makoa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Boy #1,118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the koa (warrior tree)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Makoa Rank #1,118

Makoa is more popular, ranked #1118 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Makoa more popular?

Makoa is more popular, ranked #1118 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Makoa mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Makoa means "the koa (warrior tree)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Rafe and Makoa boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Makoa is primarily a boy name.